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The China Matrix is a brilliant, and very timely, new book by Lee Smith. It chronicles how successive presidents of both parties and countless leaders of America's business, political and other elites have subordinated national security and economic strength to the benefit of the Chinese Communist Party, and often their personal enrichment. Mr. Smith documents how Donald Trump started warning about this sell-out pioneered by Henry Kissinger decades ago, and how as a presidential candidate and in office he has worked to put America First, instead. President Trump will be tempted this week to ignore the “unrestricted warfare” the CCP has long waged against us by approving yet another “trade deal” that props up that mortal enemy. A generation ago, Ronald Reagan faced a similar choice at Reykjavik – and declined. Will Mr. Trump do the same, or join the China Class? This is Frank Gaffney.
In the wake of the sad news that PBS has had to cancel the documentary series American Experience, we are replaying some past interviews that previewed previous films in the series. From 2005, 20 years ago, is this interview with Barak Goodman in which he talks about his film "Kinsey," which examines the life and legacy of Alfred Kinsey and the sometimes controversial research which he conducted on sexual behavior. The film can be purchased on DVD - is currently available on YouTube - and may be available through the PBS app. {Goodman's most recent American Experience film, "Kissinger," airs Monday and Tuesday evening (Oct. 27 & 28.) My interview with Goodman about "Kissinger" aired Friday, the 24th of October.)
We speak with award-winning documentarian Barak Goodman about his latest film for the PBS series American Experience. "Kissinger" - a 2-part film airing Monday and Tuesday evening on PBS (including channel 10 in Milwaukee) - examines the life and career of Henry Kissinger, one of the most famous and controversial figures in the last sixty years. By the way, this appears to be the final film to air on the series; due to budget cuts, PBS has been forced to cancel American Experience. (Goodman is continuing to make documentaries that will air elsewhere.) Those of us who have loved this series over the years can only hope that it will return someday.
L'histoire semble absurde, presque inventée. Et pourtant, elle est vraie. En février 1973, le dirigeant chinois Mao Zedong fit à Henry Kissinger, conseiller diplomatique du président américain Richard Nixon, une proposition qui reste l'une des plus extravagantes de la diplomatie moderne : envoyer dix millions de femmes chinoises aux États-Unis.Une proposition déconcertanteLe contexte est crucial. En 1972, Nixon avait ouvert la voie à un rapprochement historique entre Washington et Pékin, mettant fin à plus de vingt ans d'hostilité. L'année suivante, Kissinger effectue une nouvelle visite en Chine pour consolider cette relation naissante. Lors d'une rencontre au ton parfois ironique, Mao, affaibli mais encore maître du verbe, lance cette idée :« Nous avons trop de femmes. Pourquoi ne pas vous en envoyer dix millions ? »Selon les notes de Kissinger, Mao disait cela avec un humour décalé, mais sur un fond de réflexion démographique réelle. À l'époque, la Chine comptait déjà plus de 800 millions d'habitants, et Mao voyait cette croissance comme un fardeau économique.Une blague… mais pas complètementCette proposition n'était évidemment pas sérieuse au sens diplomatique du terme. Kissinger l'a lui-même interprétée comme une plaisanterie politique, typique du style provocateur du dirigeant chinois. Mais elle révélait une préoccupation authentique : Mao redoutait l'explosion démographique de son pays, à une époque où la planification des naissances n'était pas encore mise en place.En même temps, l'idée contenait une pointe de calcul géopolitique. Mao suggérait, avec cynisme, que l'arrivée massive de femmes chinoises provoquerait aux États-Unis un désordre social et démographique comparable à celui que connaissait la Chine — une façon de rappeler à Kissinger la force de son pays et la complexité de sa gestion.Un symbole de la diplomatie maoïsteCette scène illustre le style unique de Mao : mélange d'ironie, de provocation et de stratégie. Il utilisait souvent l'humour pour tester ses interlocuteurs étrangers et mesurer leurs réactions. Derrière la boutade, il envoyait un message : la Chine, même isolée, était un acteur qu'il fallait prendre au sérieux.Cette anecdote, aujourd'hui encore, symbolise la transition du monde bipolaire de la Guerre froide vers une diplomatie plus subtile, où les mots – même les plus extravagants – servaient à redéfinir les rapports de force. Mao n'a jamais envoyé dix millions de Chinoises, mais il a bel et bien envoyé un signal retentissant : la Chine ne plaisantait jamais vraiment, même quand elle semblait le faire. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
Kissinger ile prestij sorunu yaşayan Nobel Barış Ödülü, Obama sonrasında hayal kırıklığı yaratmıştır. Her iki ismin de herhangi bir barışa katkı sunmak bir kenara, çatışma iklimini artıcı aksiyonlara imza attıkları ve dünyanın daha müreffeh bir yer olmasını engelledikleri rahatlıkla söylenebilir. Son dönemde Trump'ın ısrarlı biçimde biraz da kişisel hırs ve gerekçelerle (Obama takıntısı) bu ödülü hak ettiği ile ilgili demeçleri, ödülün kime verileceği ile ilgili merakı daha fazla artırdı. Ve nihayet ödül, Trump'a tevdi edilmese de aşırı Trump yanlısı bir siyasetçiye verildi ve Nobel'e dair gündem yeniden alevlendi.
Barak Goodman on American Experience: Kissinger, Fargo's Patty Hagen stirs up soup and pie day memories, and Prairie Beat unpacks rising health premiums.
Durante discurso no Parlamento de Israel, o presidente americano Donald Trump celebrou o cessar-fogo e o retorno dos 20 reféns libertados pelo Hamas.Em tom triunfante, Trump afirmou que “a era de mortes e terror acabou” e se comparou a figuras históricas como Henry Kissinger.O pronunciamento reforça sua imagem de negociador e reacende especulações sobre uma futura indicação ao Nobel da Paz.No programa, os comentaristas analisam se Trump realmente sai mais forte desse acordo e quais as implicações políticas do cessar-fogo.Meio-Dia em Brasília traz as principais notícias e análises da política nacional direto de Brasília. Com apresentação de José Inácio Pilar e Wilson Lima, o programa aborda os temas mais quentes do cenário político e econômico do Brasil. Com um olhar atento sobre política, notícias e economia, mantém o público bem informado. Transmissão ao vivo de segunda a sexta-feira às 12h. Apoie o jornalismo Vigilante: 10% de desconto para audiência do Meio-Dia em Brasília https://bit.ly/meiodiaoa Siga O Antagonista no X: https://x.com/o_antagonista Acompanhe O Antagonista no canal do WhatsApp. Boletins diários, conteúdos exclusivos em vídeo e muito mais. https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va2SurQHLHQbI5yJN344 Leia mais em www.oantagonista.com.br | www.crusoe.com.br
Headlines:Domestic Violence Drives Surge in Homelessness in Victoria, New Data by homelessness victoria Return to Gaza City, and violence in the West Bank Segments:-The global Land Back movement is a collective and deeply rooted effort by Indigenous communities to reclaim ancestral lands that were taken through colonization, forced removal, and broken treaties. Far beyond a call for restitution, Land Back is about restoring sovereignty, cultural revitalization, and environmental stewardship. It is a continuous and evolving struggle to reassert Indigenous rights and reaffirm the sacred, reciprocal relationship between people and the land—a relationship that has sustained ecosystems for millennia.- Interview from Indigenous Rights Radio, with Dev Kumar Sunuwar interviewing Joseph Lee, a member of the Aquinnah Wampanoag Nation, the traditional owners of Massacheusets in the US go to rights.culturalsurvival.org/en to listen to more - Segment from the Yillamin show here at 3cr, yillamin host Keiran Stewart-Assheton shares analysis on the frameworks of liberalism, explains why liberalism is the foundation of the colonial system, and provides examples of how liberal ideology manifests both politically and socially throughout daily life in so-called Australia. To hear the rest of that episode and more of the Yillamin show go to 3cr.org.au/yillamin or tune in on Wednesdays from 12-1pm. - Excerpt from the Queer Histories, Queer Futures Podcast, a 3CR series made in collaboration with Merri Bek Council telling the area's queer history by the people who made it. This segment focuses on complex histories of trauma and resistance relating to queer criminalisation with excerpts from speakers Emma Russell and Tex McKenzie providing history and firsthand accounts of how queer communities have been targeted by police in the colonial state. Listen to more episodes of the Queer Histories Queer Futures series at 3cr.org.au/queerhistoriesqueerfuture - Excerpt from an interview by Marrissa from the Doin Time show here at 3cr, she speaks to Boe Spearim, First Nations activist and podcaster about the Frontier Wars, police powers and Aboriginal deaths in custody. Go to 3cr.org.au/dointime and you can tune into Doin Time on Mondays at 4-5pm at 855 on the dial, or at 3cr on the Community Plus Radio App - Following this Friday's announcement of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, there has been widespread comment and celebration of US President Trump not winning the award.... But, have we heard this much about the winner's own politics or history? A this years award was given to a woman by the name of Maria Corrina Machado...who has joined previous Nobel Peace Prize winners Henry Kissinger and Barack Obama in the hall of fame.We will now feature excerpts from three reports From Tuesday Hometime on the 2024 presidential elections in Venezuela, and Machado's role in relation to U.S. interests in the country...Broadcast in August and October last year, we will now hear from three subject-matter experts:- Dr Sasha Gillies-Lekakis,- Dr Tim Anderson, &- Coral Wynterwith their analyses and first-hand accounts of the elections.Coral Winter on Tuesday Hometime 29 October 2024: www.3cr.org.au/hometime-tuesday/episode/icc-icj-cases-attempted-genocide-gaza-turning-despair-hope-aftermath Sasha Gillies-Lekakis on Tuesday Hometime 27 August 2024: https://www.3cr.org.au/hometime-tuesday/episode/jewish-activism-palestine-pacific-islands-forum-2024-tonga-push-deep-sea Dr Tim Anderson on Tuesday hometime 13 August 2024: https://www.3cr.org.au/hometime-tuesday/episode/right-wing-thuggery-zionist-lobby-interim-head-bangladesh-venezuela Music: - Break It Down by Tjaka
The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to María Corina Machado, a far-right Venezuelan coup-plotter who has long been funded by the US government. She strongly supports Israel as it commits genocide against the Palestinian people, and she is at the center of Donald Trump's war on Venezuela, pushing for regime change against President Nicolás Maduro. Ben Norton exposes the ugly truth. VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ks9uDtd7Msc Topics 0:00 María Corina Machado: US-funded coup-plotter 0:45 Nobel "Peace" Prizes for US war criminals 1:44 Machado supports genocidal Israeli regime 2:38 Venezuela supports Palestine 3:04 Machado requested Israeli military intervention 3:46 UN experts: Israel is committing genocide 4:24 Trump's war on Venezuela 6:26 Machado wants to privatize Venezuela's oil 7:32 Trump's 2019 coup attempt in Venezuela 8:12 (CLIP) Trump wants Venezuela's oil 8:24 Trump backs Venezuelan opposition 9:09 (CLIP) Machado called & thanked Trump 9:34 US-backed coup attempt in 2002 10:16 Obama declared Venezuela a "threat" 10:49 US sanctions on Venezuela 11:43 Machado called for foreign intervention 12:06 (CLIP) Machado requests "international force" 12:38 Norwegian politician criticizes Nobel committee 14:14 Machado lobbies for more sanctions 15:04 Sanctions kill many Venezuelans 16:08 Sanctions cause millions of deaths 17:31 Marco Rubio lobbied Nobel committee 19:00 Machado met with George W Bush 20:10 US government funded Machado 21:52 National Endowment for Democracy (NED) 22:56 NED congratulates Machado 24:59 Nobel laureate Obama: war criminal 26:53 Nobel laureate Kissinger: war criminal 28:02 Nobel laureate Dalai Lama: CIA asset 29:29 Nobel "Peace" Prize for war 30:13 Outro
En 1973, el Comité Noruego del Premio Nobel le entregó el galardón de la paz a Le Duc Ho y Henry Kissinger por el armisticio que acababa con el rol de EE.UU. en Vietnam.
#gobierno #titulos #PNP El Departamento de la Vivienda entrega títulos de propiedad en zonas inundables cuyos propietarios están en riesgo de no recibir ayudas federales si los afecta un evento atmosférico. | El Nobel de la Paz a María Corina Machado compara con el de Henry Kissinger cuando intervino con gobiernos democráticos en Suramérica. ¡Conéctate, comenta y comparte! #periodismoindependiente #periodismodigital #periodismoinvestigativo tiktok.com: @bonitaradio Facebook: bonitaradio Instagram: bonitaradio X: Bonita_Radio
What do Marilyn Monroe, Jeff Bezos, and Henry Kissinger have in common with The LA Food Podcast host Luca Servodio? They've all dined at Chez Jay, the legendary Santa Monica dive bar that's been serving surf, turf, and stories since 1959.In this week's episode, Luca sits down with Mike and Chris Anderson, the father-son duo behind Chez Jay, and longtime chef Memo De Arcos to celebrate the restaurant's 66th anniversary. They talk Hollywood lore, surviving Santa Monica's transformation, and how they fought to keep Chez Jay alive when a shiny new park threatened to take its place. Stay tuned after the credits for bonus celebrity tales starring Pierce Brosnan, Fergie, and Elon Musk.Plus, Karen Palmer returns to discuss the culinary rise of Hermosa Beach, a Los Angeles restaurant's cameo in the latest Taylor Swift album, and which classic LA restaurants she can't live without. In Chef's Kiss / Big Miss, we're talking pythons in drive-throughs, $100 smoothie kits, Priya Krishna on opening a restaurant in NY, and restaurants taking Bitcoin.Powered by Acquired Taste Media.
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#gobierno #titulos #PNP El Departamento de la Vivienda entrega títulos de propiedad en zonas inundables cuyos propietarios están en riesgo de no recibir ayudas federales si los afecta un evento atmosférico. | El Nobel de la Paz a María Corina Machado compara con el de Henry Kissinger cuando intervino con gobiernos democráticos en Suramérica. ¡Conéctate, comenta y comparte! #periodismoindependiente #periodismodigital #periodismoinvestigativo tiktok.com: @bonitaradio Facebook: bonitaradio Instagram: bonitaradio X: Bonita_Radio
This week's show features stories from France 24, Radio Deutsche-Welle, Radio Havana Cuba. http://youthspeaksout.net/swr251010.mp3 (29:00) From FRANCE- Tuesday was October 7th and there were commemorations in the Israeli press as well as the international papers. In France the President, currently Macron, appoints the Prime Minister- a month ago Sebastian Lecornu was given the position, after 2 others had failed in the last 12 months, and now he has resigned- this had led to calls for Macron to call snap elections or resign- this is a political crisis talked about in the second press review. Then following Trumps apparently successful first phase of a peace deal in Palestine, the press speculated on whether he would see his dream of a Nobel Peace prize come to pass. In Venezuela there have been large protests against the US military assassinations of boats allegedly transporting drugs in the Caribbean- and President Maduro claimed to have prevented a false flag operation on the US Embassy in Caracas. An interview with Phil Gunson of the International Crisis Group on the conflict between the US and Venezuela. From GERMANY- On Friday all the boats in the Global Sumud Flotilla had been captured by Israeli troops in international waters and the crews taken to prisons in Israel. Many countries represented in the 450 crew members have objected to the Israeli action, and massive protests took place around the world. An interview with journalist and Cambridge lecturer Alina Trabattoni about the protests in Italy, calling for government action to declare Palestinian statehood and charges of genocide against Israel. From CUBA- The UK has announced plans to crackdown even further on protests- another 500 were arrested on terrorism charges on Saturday for carrying signs saying they support Palestine Action. Available in 3 forms- (new) HIGHEST QUALITY (160kb)(33MB), broadcast quality (13MB), and quickdownload or streaming form (6MB) (28:59) Links at outfarpress.com/shortwave.shtml PODCAST!!!- https://feed.podbean.com/outFarpress/feed.xml (160kb Highest Quality) Website Page- < http://www.outfarpress.com/shortwave.shtml ¡FurthuR! Dan Roberts "Satire died the day Henry Kissinger was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, and it died a second time the day that Tony Blair was appointed Special Envoy for the Middle East." --Ken Loach Dan Roberts Shortwave Report- www.outfarpress.com YouthSpeaksOut!- www.youthspeaksout.net
Could artificial intelligence be the breakthrough Haiti desperately needs? In this episode, I explore how AI technology might revolutionize peace negotiations and conflict resolution in one of the world's most dangerous situations. Drawing on insights from Henry Kissinger and Eric Schmidt's groundbreaking book "Genesis," I break down how AI can analyze complex conflict dynamics, process massive amounts of data, and generate innovative solutions that human negotiators might miss. What You'll Learn: ✅ How AI can transform peace negotiations in active conflict zones ✅ The critical difference between forgiveness and reconciliation ✅ Why justice and peace often conflict in Haiti's situation ✅ The strategic importance of ceasefires vs. truces ✅ AI's role in analyzing gang dynamics and power structures ✅ How machine learning can identify negotiation opportunities ✅ Real strategies for implementing AI-driven peace processes Key Insights from "Genesis" Henry Kissinger and Eric Schmidt's final collaboration reveals how AI is reshaping governance and international relations. I apply their framework specifically to Haiti's gang crisis, showing how technology could break decades of failed peace attempts. The Haiti Crisis Context With gang violence controlling 80% of Port-au-Prince and humanitarian conditions deteriorating daily, traditional approaches have failed. This video explores whether AI represents a genuine paradigm shift or just another failed promise. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - AI's Role in Haiti's Peace Process 01:36 - Insights from 'Genesis' by Kissinger and Schmidt 06:07 - Understanding Peace and Its Complexities 08:01 - Forgiveness vs. Forgetting in Conflict Resolution 15:54 - Justice vs. Peace: The Dilemma in Haiti 17:32 - The Path to Ceasefire and Truce 19:44 - Leveraging AI for Peace Negotiations 26:46 - Building a Peace Plan with AI 33:12 - Hope for Peace in Haiti 33:13 - The Role of the Gang Suppression Force Resources Mentioned StimPack PeaceBot: https://peacebot.stimpack.org/ "Genesis: Artificial Intelligence, Hope, and the Human Spirit" by Henry Kissinger, Eric Schmidt, and Craig Mundie #AI #Haiti #PeaceProcess #ArtificialIntelligence #ConflictResolution #Genesis #HenryKissinger #EricSchmidt #Geopolitics #HaitiCrisis #GangViolence #Innovation #Technology #Peace #Justice #Negotiation #MachineLearning #ForeignPolicy #HumanitarianCrisis #SocialImpact
Artificial intelligence isn't just another invention — it may be humanity's first non-biological species. Craig Mundie, former Microsoft Chief Research and Strategy Officer and co-author of Genesis with Henry Kissinger and Eric Schmidt, explores what happens as AI begins to make decisions once made by humans.Who decides what AI should do? Who makes it obey? And what if it doesn't?The stakes? Nothing less than the future of human civilization.
Sarah and JVL talk about big-tent liberalism—who's in and who's out of the l-word tent. JVL goes on a riff on Henry Kissinger, which you are absolutely going to HATE. And then we get the main event: JVL doesn't think [gestures broadly] all this is fixable. Sarah has a plan to fix it. Who's right?
Most leaders think they're setting the tone—but often, it's someone else. Matt breaks down how to identify the real influencers in the room, recognize subtle shifts, and build a repeatable process for situational mastery.From his decades in sports medicine and leadership research, Matt shows how the same tools used to train Olympic athletes apply to executives, dads, and anyone navigating high-stakes conversations.TL;DR* Situational mastery ≠ luck: it's about recognizing, reordering, responding, and reflecting (the R4 framework).* Invisible cues rule the room: deep sighs, eye rolls, micro-pauses—miss these and you miss the moment.* Leaders aren't always the influencers: figure out who others look to for cues, and win them as allies.* Tacit knowledge = wisdom: mastery comes from integrating hindsight, insight, and foresight (3D thinking).* The pace of change breaks hindsight: you can't solve today's problems with yesterday's logic—blend past, present, and future.* No solo mastery: like Dickens' Scrooge, you need “ghosts” (mentors, coaches, truth-tellers) to correct blind spots.Memorable lines* “The metrics of success shift every time the room shifts.”* “Most leaders think they're setting the tone—usually, they're not.”* “Tacit knowledge is intuition you can trust, and it can be learned.”* “You can't solve today's problems with yesterday's logic.”* “Every leader needs to know their Kissinger in the room.”GuestMatt Kutz, PhD — Professor of Sports Medicine & Athletic Training; VP of the World Federation of Athletic Training and Therapy; author of 8+ books on leadership, human performance, and global strategy.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmattkutz/Website: http://www.matthewkutz.comWhy this mattersLeaders today operate in a VUCA world—volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous. Titles don't guarantee influence, and old playbooks don't work. Contextual intelligence bridges the gap between knowing and being: it's not just about logic or intuition, but the fusion of both in real time.If you want to lead effectively—whether in boardrooms, classrooms, or family rooms—you need the ability to read the invisible cues, reframe priorities on the fly, and adapt without losing credibility.Call to ActionIf this conversation lit something up for you, don't just let it fade. Come join me inside the Second Life Leader community on Skool. That's where I share the frameworks, field reports, and real stories of reinvention that don't make it into the podcast. You'll connect with other professionals who are actively rebuilding and leading with clarity. The link is in the show notes—step inside and start building your Second Life today.https://secondlifeleader.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dougutberg.com
First: who has the Home Secretary got in her sights?Political editor Tim Shipman profiles Shabana Mahmood in the Spectator's cover article this week. Given Keir Starmer's dismal approval ratings, politicos are consumed by gossip about who could be his heir-apparent – even more so, following Angela Rayner's defenestration a few weeks ago. Mahmood may not be the most high-profile of the Starmer movement, but she is now talked about alongside Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham as a potential successor to Starmer.But – it all depends on what she can achieve at the Home Office. So, who does she have in her sights? Tim joined the podcastNext: why the philosopher king of Silicon Valley is reinventing the ‘Antichrist' theory What do Mohammed, Martin Luther, King George III, Adolf Hitler, Henry Kissinger and Bill Gates have in common? They have all been identified as the Antichrist. And now the theory is back, preoccupying the mind of billionaire Peter Thiel, who believes that ‘a globe-trotting liberal elite… are using their billions to manufacture a new world order'. So why is Thiel, the co-founder of Paypal and Palantir, so obsessed with the Antichrist? Damian Thompson joins the podcast to discuss.And finally: the cost-of-giving crisisRupert Hawksley, the Spectator's new opinion editor, examines the crisis facing charity shops. Over 50 stores have shut this year with the big four – the British Heart Foundation, Barnado's, Oxfam and Cancer Research UK – struggling to maintain healthy sales. This isn't just a crisis for the charities, he argues, but also for the consumers who rely on the shops.Rupert joined the podcast alongside another charity shop enthusiast, the Spectator's editor Michael Gove. What's the most prized charity shop find?Plus: Henry Jeffreys discusses the horror of wine lists and Angus Colwell reviews a new BBC Sounds podcast on David Bowie, ahead of the ten year anniversary of his death next year.Hosted by William Moore and Lara Prendergast.Produced by Patrick Gibbons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A. Wess Mitchell, former Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, historian, and author of Great Power Diplomacy: The Skill of Statecraft from Attila the Hun to Kissinger, joins the show to discuss just what diplomacy is. ▪️ Times • 01:37 Introduction • 02:08 Bad reutation • 04:37 Misconceptions • 09:35 A part of grand strategy • 13:11 Not trickery • 18:05 Attila the Hun • 24:17 Appeasement • 35:00 Other options • 39:33 The State Department • 44:22 Molding diplomats • 47:31 Ukraine • 52:47 Major risks Follow along on Instagram, X @schoolofwarpod, and YouTube @SchoolofWarPodcast Find a transcript of today's episode on our School of War Substack
First: who has the Home Secretary got in her sights?Political editor Tim Shipman profiles Shabana Mahmood in the Spectator's cover article this week. Given Keir Starmer's dismal approval ratings, politicos are consumed by gossip about who could be his heir-apparent – even more so, following Angela Rayner's defenestration a few weeks ago. Mahmood may not be the most high-profile of the Starmer movement, but she is now talked about alongside Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham as a potential successor to Starmer.But – it all depends on what she can achieve at the Home Office. So, who does she have in her sights? Tim joined the podcastNext: why the philosopher king of Silicon Valley is reinventing the ‘Antichrist' theory What do Mohammed, Martin Luther, King George III, Adolf Hitler, Henry Kissinger and Bill Gates have in common? They have all been identified as the Antichrist. And now the theory is back, preoccupying the mind of billionaire Peter Thiel, who believes that ‘a globe-trotting liberal elite… are using their billions to manufacture a new world order'. So why is Thiel, the co-founder of Paypal and Palantir, so obsessed with the Antichrist? Damian Thompson joins the podcast to discuss.And finally: the cost-of-giving crisisRupert Hawksley, the Spectator's new opinion editor, examines the crisis facing charity shops. Over 50 stores have shut this year with the big four – the British Heart Foundation, Barnado's, Oxfam and Cancer Research UK – struggling to maintain healthy sales. This isn't just a crisis for the charities, he argues, but also for the consumers who rely on the shops.Rupert joined the podcast alongside another charity shop enthusiast, the Spectator's editor Michael Gove. What's the most prized charity shop find?Plus: Henry Jeffreys discusses the horror of wine lists and Angus Colwell reviews a new BBC Sounds podcast on David Bowie, ahead of the ten year anniversary of his death next year.Hosted by William Moore and Lara Prendergast.Produced by Patrick Gibbons.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts. Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Iain Dale interviews former chancellor, foreign secretary and health secretary Sir Jeremy Hunt live at the Edinburgh Fringe. They talk about the differing challenges of the various jobs, what it's like living in Number 11 Downing Street, meeting Henry Kissinger and more!
At the EUVC Summit 2025, the stage belonged to a voice shaped by geopolitics, defense, and the future of industrial innovation: Sebastian von Ribbentrop, Managing Partner at Join Capital.Sebastian took us on a journey—one that started in Berlin in 2017 with a cornerstone commitment from Eiser Capital, and has since expanded to NATO, Ukraine, and beyond.Not Just Startups. Not Just Capital.Join was born when European engineers left corporates like Siemens and Airbus to build their own ventures—but weren't getting funded.Sebastian and his team stepped in. Today, with 148 LPs (90% from across Europe's industrial heartlands), Join has become a backbone for the builders reimagining enterprise and defense.The paradigm shift became undeniable in 2023, when the NATO Innovation Fund wrote its largest ticket into Join Fund II. It wasn't just capital—it was a mandate to help reshape defense and industrialization.A New Industrial MomentFrom Washington's NATO anniversary to trips into Ukraine, Sebastian's message was clear: the defense supply chain has transformed.It is now:FastTargetedSmartAnd while Europe faces inefficiencies (43 different tanks vs. one Abrams in the U.S.), it also faces a massive market opportunity.Billions at PlayThe scale is unprecedented:€200 billion from Ursula von der Leyen into defense & infrastructure€500+ billion from Germany's new chancellor, Matz$500 billion floated by Trump over the next five yearsThese aren't subsidies—they're revenues. Offset programs that give companies the ability to build products, not just pitch ideas.DARPA, Dual Use & the Technology RaceSebastian reminded the room: shocks create breakthroughs. Sputnik birthed DARPA, which still deploys $4 billion annually into challenges.Now, the race is on—dual-use technology, export restrictions, inexpensive smart radar systems taking down next-gen jets.Europe, he argued, must catch up. But it has the chance to lead.“Geopolitics,” he quoted Kissinger, “is 100% personal.” And Europe must take responsibility—urgently.Leadership With TeethSebastian's talk wasn't about abstractions. It was about:How wars reshape supply chains overnightHow NATO's backing changes venture capitalHow Europe can seize its industrial and defense momentBecause leadership in this decade won't be written in press releases. It will be written in supply chains, radar systems, and the speed of capital deployment.Congratulations to Sebastian von Ribbentrop and Join Capital—for reminding the ecosystem that industrial innovation isn't just defense spending. It's Europe's opportunity to lead in a world being reshaped, fast.
سهگانهیجنگ ظفار )۱( - خاورمیانه در دههی ۱۹۶۰ و مقدمات برتری نظامی ایرانخاورمیانه و خلیج فارس تو دههی ۶۰ و ۷۰ میلادی، تبدیل شده بود به نقطهی کانونی نزاع جهان کمونیسم و جهان سرمایهداری. بریتانیاییها داشتند از خلیج فارس میرفتند و آمریکا هم پس از جنگ ویتنام نمیتونست باز هزینههای نظامی منطقهی پرآشوب چون خاورمیانه رو به تنهایی به دوش بکشه و از امنیت این شاهراه جهانی استفاده کنه.برخلاف اینها، شوروی کاملن آماده بود تا خلا قدرت رو تو خلیج فارس پر کنه و یه خاورمیانهیکمونیستی بسازه، امری بسیار پرمخاطره برای ایران شاهنشاهی که داشت براساس به برنامهی اقتصادی دقیق، تبدیل به یه قدرت اقتصادی میشد.شاه متوجه ضعف غربیها و اشتیاق خطرناک شوروی برای بلعیدن کشورهای عربی بود و خودش رو آمادهی دفاع از منافع استراتژیک و هژمونیک ایران تو خاورمیانه و خلیج فارس میکرد. خریدهای نظامی پیشرفتهی ایران و نوسازی سریع ارتش شاهنشاهی با همین هدف انجام میشد. ایران نه تنها توان سیاسی، اقتصادی و انگیزهاش رو داشت که براساس سنت تاریخی و هژمونی مسلطش بر غرب آسیا، باید تبدیل به قدرت نخست منطقهای و ژاندارم خاورمیانه بشه.در این راه، به قدرت رسیدن مردی دانا و خردمند مانند ریچارد نیکسون در آمریکا و پایهگذاری دکترین نیکسون به شاه و رویاهایش برای ایران کمک شایانتوجهی کرد. نیکسون، مردی بود که به درستی میفهمید هیچ کس به اندازهیمحمدرضا شاه، درک درست و دقیقی از خاورمیانه نداره و آمریکا بهتره به جای مزاحمتهای بیهوده برای طرحهای ایران در خلیج فارس، پشت دست شاه بازی کنه.شوروی که به شدت نگران این پیوند استراتژیک بود، البته موقعیتی چشمگیر در جنوبیترین نقطهی شبه جزیرهی عربستان یافت و تونست با روی کار آوردن یک رژیم مارکسیستی-لنینیسی در یمن جنوبی، جای پایی در منطقه پیدا کنه. این موفقیت، به سرعت جهان کمونیستی رو به سمت گسترش نفوذش به عمان، همسایهی یمن جنوبی کشوند و منطقهی پرکشکمش "ظفار" بستری بود که میتونست محل یک جنگ سرنوشتساز برای براندازی سلطنت مسقط رو فرآهم کنه.حکومت عمان حتا با پشتیبانی بریتانیاییها هم در دفع خطر و زدن ریشهی شورشیان ظفار ناکام بود و اگر عمان از دست میرفت، شوروی در استراتژیکترین تنگهی جهان، تنگه هرمز تسلطی خطرناک پیدا میکرد.اپیزود ۷۳ مدبویز که آغازگر فصل هفتم ماست، به روایت خاورمیانه ۱۹۶۰ و ۷۰، دکترین نیکسون، روابط نیکسون و شاه و تلاش شوروی برای یافتن جای پایی در منطقه میپردازه. این اپیزود، اپیزود نخست از سهگانهی جنگ طفار مدبویزه که در اون پاسخ میدیم، چرا شاه، به دنبال کسب برتری نظامی در غرب آسیا و ساختن یک ارتش بسیار قدرتمند بود و به چه میاندیشید؟محمدرضا پهلوی در لحظهی انتخابی بسیار نفسگیر و سرنوشتساز قرار گرفته بود ... بیستششم شهریور ۲۵۸۴ / ۱۴۰۴گوینده: مجتبی حصامینویسنده: ساسان آقایییادبود این شماره: برگزاری نخستین انتخابات تاریخ ایرانتقدیم شماره ۷۳ به: تمامی جانباختگان خیزش مهسا * منابعی که در نوشتن این اپیزود از اونها استفاده شده، در زیر لیست میشه:منابع انگلیسی:1. Book: The Emergence of States in a Tribal Society / Uzi Rabi2. Book: Statebuilding and Counterinsurgency in Oman / James Worrall3. Book: Nixon, Kissinger, and the Shah: The United States and Iran in the Cold War / Roham Alvandi4. Book: The Memoirs of Richard Nixonمنابع فارسی:5. مجموعه گفتوگوهای تاریخ شفاهی هاروارد / حبیب لاجوردی و ضیاء صدقی6. کتاب «شورش ظفار و نقش ایران» / ابراهیم نوروزیدرونکلا و محمدجواد آسایشزارچی7. کتاب «سیاست خارجی ایران در دوران پهلوی» / عبدالرضا هوشنگ مهدوی8. کتاب «دیکتاتوری و توسعهی سرمایهداری در ایران» / فرد هالیدی9. کتاب «ایران؛ ابرقدرت قرن؟» / یوسف مازنی10. کتاب «پرواز عقابها» / امید کریمی11. مقالهی آکادمکیک «زمینههای مداخله نظامی دولت پهلوی دوم در بحران ظفار» / محمدجعفر چمنكار12. مقالهی آکادمیک «چگونگی موضعگيری ايران در برابر تشكيل كنفدراسيون شيوخ جنوب خليج فارس» / محمدجعفر چمنكار13. مقالهی آکادمیک «تحلیل سیاست رژیم پهلوي در منطقه خلیج فارس» / امیرحسین وزیریان14. مقاله «ناگفتههای جنگ ظفار» / محمدجعفر چمنكار15. کتاب «وقایع جنگ ظفار و خاطرات رزمندگان ایرانی شرکت کننده در عملیات آزادسازی منطقه ظفار» / رضا كبيريان دهكردی16. کتاب «همراه با انقلابیون ظفار» / تقی شامخی17. کتاب «یادداشتهای جنگ ظفار» / مجبوبه افراز و رفعت افراز18. جزوه «آغاز دهمین سال انقلاب ظفار جنبش آزادیبخش ظفار» / کمیته فلسطین اتحادیه انجمن اسلامی دانشجویان * آهنگهایی که در این اپیزود استفاده شدند۱) آهنگ "Racecar" از گروه The Grey Room۲) از گفتوگوی ساسان آقایی با رسانه پارسی۳) آهنگ یمنی "یا علی یا ناس" از "یوسف علوی"۴) موزیک عمانی "شمس الشروق" از "احمد غدیر"۵) بخشی از مستند American History برای چهلمین سالگرد گروگانگیری۶) موزیک "طلوع مغربی"، کاری از ادیب قربانی، آیدا شاهقاسمی و دیگر هنرمندان گمنام
1973 fue un año problemático en España: Kissinger visitó nuestro país y se produjo el atentado contra Carrero Blanco. En ese contexto el escritor Jerónimo Tristante recupera al expolicía Julio Alsina para que resuelva un asesinato presionado por la CIA y el régimen franquista.
1973 fue un año problemático en España: Kissinger visitó nuestro país y se produjo el atentado contra Carrero Blanco. En ese contexto el escritor Jerónimo Tristante recupera al expolicía Julio Alsina para que resuelva un asesinato presionado por la CIA y el régimen franquista.
The Lyceum Movement is a nationwide grassroots organization that aims to build a healthier public discourse by bringing diverse groups of people together to investigate first principles. Every August, Lyceum hosts a big event in Des Moines: the Tallgrass Ideas Festival. And for the last three years, Wisdom of Crowds has been there, hosting a live taping of our podcast.This year, the Festival's theme was trust. We hosted an episode about trust and technology, a topic on everybody's mind. Our two guests were Daniel Corrigan, a philosophy professor at Iowa State University who focuses on the theory and practice of rights, and August Lamm, an artist, activist and writer who has distinguished herself by leading an active creative life completely off the grid — in New York, to boot. This was an engaging conversation about AI, work, time and happiness. I think it's one of our best this year.Santiago Ramos starts the conversation with a quote from the late Henry Kissinger, who claimed that trusting AI requires more blind faith than the scientific method. Are we becoming less modern when we trust the “mechanical oracle” of AI? What does it mean to trust AI? Daniel, in his philosophical way, clarifies the terms. We can only trust people, he says, not machines. Machines can be reliable, but not trustworthy. So the question is: do we trust the companies that make the machines? August, for her part, says that we need to go back to first principles. Why do we need these machines in the first place? Why do we need social media? Why do we need AI? Why do we need everything to be so fast?The episode concludes with some interesting questions from the audience, about AI and natural resources; the difficulty discerning reality from fantasy; and how we can make software better. It's well worth your time.Required Reading:* The Kissinger quote comes from this article.* Palantir's one-pound contract with the British NHS.* Lyceum Movement. * Tallgrass Festival of Ideas.* Daniel Corrigan webpage on Philpapers.* August Lamm's homepage.* Santiago Ramos, “The People v. the Oracle” (WoC). Wisdom of Crowds is a platform challenging premises and understanding first principles on politics and culture. Join us! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wisdomofcrowds.live/subscribe
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.comNiall is one of my oldest and dearest friends, stretching back to when we were both history majors and renegade rightists at Magdalen, Oxford. He is the Milbank Family Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution and a senior faculty fellow of the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard. He's also the founder and managing director of Greenmantle LLC, an advisory firm. He's written 16 books, including Kissinger, 1923-1968: The Idealist and Doom: The Politics of Catastrophe (which we discussed on the pod in 2021), and he writes a column for The Free Press.For two clips of our convo — a historical view of Trump's authoritarianism, and the weakness of Putin toward Ukraine — head to our YouTube page.Other topics: attending Niall's 60th birthday party in Wales with an all-male choir; Covid; Cold War II; China's surprisingly potent tech surge; the race for semiconductors and AI; Taiwan; global fertility; Brexit; the explosion of migrants under Boris and Biden; the collapse of the Tories; Reform rising; Yes Minister; assimilation in the UK; grooming gangs; the failure of “crushing” sanctions on Russia; the war's shift toward drones; Putin embraced by Xi and Modi; Trump's charade in Alaska; debating Israel and Gaza; the strike on Iran; the Abraham Accords; the settlements; America becoming less free; Trump's “emergencies”; National Guard in DC; the groveling of the Cabinet; the growth of executive power over many presidents; Trump's pardons; Kissinger; tariffs and McKinley; the coming showdown with SCOTUS; Jack Goldsmith's stellar work; Mamdani; Stephen Miller's fascism; the unseriousness of Hegseth; the gerrymandering crisis; the late republic in Rome; Tom Holland's Rubicon; Niall's X spat with Vance; Harvard's race discrimination; Biden re-electing Trump; wokeness; and South Park saving the republic.Browse the Dishcast archive for an episode you might enjoy. Coming up: Jill Lepore on the history of the Constitution, Karen Hao on artificial intelligence, Katie Herzog on drinking your way sober, Michel Paradis on Eisenhower, Charles Murray on religion, David Ignatius on the Trump effect globally, and Arthur Brooks on the science of happiness. As always, please send any guest recs, dissents, and other comments to dish@andrewsullivan.com.
The show is hit by AI slop, Jeffrey Epstein survivors press conference, Young Thug trial, Corey Feldman's upcoming projects, OnlyFans managers, Coast Guard on the attack, Maz has another birthday celebration, and Jim's Picks: Top 10 Worst Band Names. Who has more power with the Super Bowl Halftime Show? Roger Goodell or Jay Z? TMZ answers the age old question...OnlyFans, is it good or bad? Cameron Dallas has lost audience fast. And now he's moving on to a more respectable line of work...Managing OnlyFans stars. Corey Feldman was on TMZ. He's so busy putting out failed projects, he barely has time for Dancing With The Stars. The Minnesota school shooter Robin Westman blamed some of his problems on his furry ex girlfriend. Did the Coast Guard ever blow up a boat like recently? What happened to the drugs? A new Bonerline. Drew was sick in an AI hospital. Sir Paul McCartney and Maz came by to visit him. Jim Bentley was comforted by his favorite band Muse. What is up with Howard Stern? He went out to see Metallica? WTF?! He won't even come by the studio to record a show. Harry Styles & Zoe Kravitz are boning. Jeffrey Epstein survivors held a massive press conference in Washington DC. Virginia Giuffre is going to name Henry Kissinger as one of her attackers in a new book. Dr Henry Kissinger's Who's Dated Who... We call Maz before ANOTHER birthday dinner. You'll never guess whose dinner is more important than this show. Are you going to watch Michigan or Michigan State on Saturday? Is Micah Parsons going to play on Sunday? Tom has a pretty hot take about the Detroit Lions. Rolling Stone dug deep into the Young Thug trial. Southwest Airlines drunk passenger, Leanna Perry, showed up in court today dressed to the nines. She's gross. Jim's Picks: Top 10 Worst Band Names. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon).
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Few forerunners of the modern conservative movement are as important, little known, and underappreciated as Frank Meyer. Meyer possessed the IT factor that made women want him and men want to be associated with him. He used that in his early years to advance Marxism in England—building an impressive Marxist organization that had the attention of UK's government, dating the Prime Minister's daughter while calling for the violent overthrow of the Prime Minister's government, and becoming a national celebrity as the nation debated whether he should be exiled. But later in life, when he turned to the Right, that same charisma was used to help William F. Buckley build a fledgling conservative movement that ultimately changed the politics of the nation. Joining Josh to discuss this most remarkable life is Daniel J. Flynn, author of his latest book: The Man Who Invented Conservatism: The Unlikely Life of Frank S. Meyer. About Daniel J. Flynn From spectator.org Daniel J. Flynn, a senior editor of The American Spectator, serves as a visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution for the 2024-2025 academic year. His books include Cult City: Harvey Milk, Jim Jones, and 10 Days That Shook San Francisco (ISI Books, 2018), Blue Collar Intellectuals: When the Enlightened and the Everyman Elevated America (ISI Books, 2011), A Conservative History of the American Left (Crown Forum, 2008), and Intellectual Morons: How Ideology Makes Smart People Fall for Stupid Ideas (Crown Forum, 2004). In 2025, he releases his magnum opus, The Man Who Invented Conservatism: The Unlikely Life of Frank S. Meyer. He splits time between city Massachusetts and cabin Vermont. About The Book Frank Meyer devised the blueprint for American conservatism—fusionism—championed by Barry Goldwater, Ronald Reagan, and so many to this day. Yet long before and far away, Communists in London chanted “Free Frank Meyer!” to block the deportation of a comrade who was their cause célèbre. Those fervent Marxists could never have predicted that their hero would one day provide the intellectual energy necessary to propel conservatives to political power. The Man Who Invented Conservatism unveils one of the twentieth century's great untold stories: a Communist turned conservative, an antiwar activist turned soldier, and a free-love enthusiast turned family man whose big idea captured the American Right. This intellectual migration coincided with a clandestine affair inside 10 Downing Street, service as a lieutenant to the man who later constructed the Berlin Wall, and neighborly chats with the pop-star and poet celebrity next door. Present at the creation of National Review, Meyer helped launch Joan Didion's writing career. From H. G. Wells to Henry Kissinger to Milton Friedman, he rubbed shoulders with everyone who mattered. Having discovered Meyer's previously unexamined correspondence in an old soda warehouse, Daniel J. Flynn documents this saga in The Man Who Invented Conservatism, exposing the rivalries, jealousies, friendships, and fights that shaped the movement and what it means to be a conservative today.
Ghost unpacks the historic opening of U.S.-China relations under Richard Nixon and Henry Kissinger, examining how their secret diplomacy reshaped the global order. He explores the motives behind Nixon's outreach to Beijing, the strategic calculations of the Cold War, and how this pivot shifted America's balance of power with the Soviet Union. The episode also highlights the long-term consequences of this move, from economic entanglement to today's geopolitical tensions with China. With clear analysis and historical context, Ghost connects the dots between past maneuvers and the challenges now facing U.S. foreign policy.
The US government has tried for years to recruit India for its new cold war on China, but Donald Trump's aggressive tariffs have backfired, encouraging New Delhi to improve its relations with Beijing, strengthening unity in BRICS. Political economist Ben Norton explains the complex history of the foreign relations of the US, India, China, and Russia. VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BstijDvJT8Y Topics 0:00 Donald Trump's contradictory policies 0:39 (CLIP) Trump threatens BRICS 1:05 Brazil pushes back 1:40 USA tries to use India against China 3:58 Goal of Trump's tariffs on India 5:34 (CLIP) EU chief on US trade deal 5:52 India buys Russian oil 7:46 Europe buys Russian oil - from India 9:10 India's trade surplus with USA 9:48 (CLIP) Trump trade advisor Peter Navarro 9:57 US trade with China 11:18 China restricts rare earth exports 12:03 US trade with India 13:35 India improves relations with China 15:41 Vietnam moves closer to China 16:35 BRICS expands to global majority 17:28 History of US-China relations 19:40 Kissinger's triangular diplomacy 20:47 Kissinger: divide Russia & China 21:21 (CLIP) Trump: divide Russia & China 21:37 Closest Russia-China relations ever 22:30 India-US-China relations 24:07 India: 3rd-largest economy on Earth 25:41 India & Non-Aligned Movement 27:03 India-USSR/Russia relations 28:39 India moves toward USA 29:50 Rise of Narendra Modi, BJP, RSS 31:22 US-India relations grow closer 32:59 Modi allies India with Israel 33:40 Modi: from banned to loved in USA 34:49 Trump's India policy 35:50 India's role in BRICS 37:59 India's foreign policy 38:52 India opposes dedollarization 42:21 BRICS' internal contradictions 45:05 Outro
Andrew Bustamante unpacks why Israel doesn't fully trust the U.S., how Russia and China keep Iran dependent, and the shadowy role of Henry Kissinger in the Shah's downfall. From coups to great power games, this clip exposes the hidden truths shaping Middle East politics.
01:02:26 – Nixon Ends the Gold Standard: A Controlled Demolition of the DollarMarking the anniversary of August 15, 1971, the host recounts how Nixon severed the dollar's tie to gold, ending the Bretton Woods system. He details the lead-up, including the removal of silver from U.S. coinage, France's gold repatriation under De Gaulle, and the resulting shift from a stable bi-metallic economy to a fiat system fueling inflation, de-industrialization, and wealth transfer. 01:17:13 – De-Industrialization, Debt Expansion, and the Rise of Crony CapitalismExplains how taking the dollar off gold dovetailed with free trade policies and the 1973 formation of the Trilateral Commission. America's manufacturing base was hollowed out, trade surpluses ended, and debt skyrocketed from $371 billion in 1971 to $37 trillion today. The conversation ties this to corporate consolidation, zombie companies kept alive by central bank policy, and a rigged system benefiting elites. 01:22:33 – The Petrodollar's Decline and Global De-DollarizationReviews the 1970s Kissinger-brokered petrodollar agreement with Saudi Arabia, its quiet disappearance last year, and the shift toward multi-currency oil sales. Discusses BRICS expansion, the ruble's rebound after being gold-linked in 2022, and the dollar's shrinking share of global trade from 53% to the low 40s. Notes that central banks are hoarding gold over their own currencies. 01:44:06 – National Security State Origins and the Truman LegacyReads and comments on a Lou Rockwell article tracing the 1947 creation of the CIA, NSA, and the modern national security state. Argues that Truman's policies institutionalized interventionism, subverted the republic's founding principles, and laid the groundwork for perpetual war and surveillance. Links these shifts to Israel's 1948 recognition, Cold War militarization, and the influx of Nazi scientists under Operation Paperclip. 01:52:06 – The 80-Year Cycle, Operation Paperclip, and Cultural TransformationReflects on how the summer of 1947 reshaped U.S. governance through security agencies, covert power structures, and foreign entanglements. Notes the cultural influence of imported Nazi scientists, with Wernher von Braun as a public face, and draws connections to Cold War propaganda and the militarization of space. 02:00:58 – JFK's Secret Societies SpeechReading and analysis of JFK's 1961 warning about “secret societies” and “monolithic conspiracies,” framing it as timeless advice against government secrecy and press complicity. 02:07:44 – Operation Paperclip & Nazi InfluenceReview of how former Nazi scientists were integrated into U.S. programs after WWII, influencing aerospace, weapons development, and Cold War strategy, with Wernher von Braun as a central figure. 02:15:39 – CIA & MKUltra OriginsExposes early CIA abuses, including the MKUltra mind-control program, as part of a broader national security state agenda to manipulate populations and undermine dissent. 02:47:09 – Trump, Tariffs, and Trade RisksCritiques Trump's tariff strategy as potentially damaging to consumers and allies, warning it could backfire by pushing more nations toward BRICS-style trade blocs. 03:07:17 – NASA Moon Base Plans & Apollo SkepticismNASA's push for a 100-kilowatt lunar reactor sparks analysis of the Artemis program, U.S.–China competition, and a deeper dive into why America hasn't returned to the moon in decades, despite having done so multiple times in the past. 03:33:56 – Space Race & Global Power ShiftReflection on how space exploration intersects with geopolitical changeovers, comparing today's “fourth turning” to post-WWII institution building, and speculating on the existence of a secret space program. 03:45:54 – Red Heifer Prophecy & Third TempleMr. Anderson connects current events in Israel to biblical prophecy, questioning modern evangelical support for temple reconstruction and warning about theological and political implications. 03:50:56 – Decline of Religious ActivismCritique of modern Christian leadership for failing to visibly oppose cultural trends such as the transgender movement, contrasting this with past Catholic and evangelical activism. 03:58:52 – Gold Standard Anniversary & Fiat Currency WarningMarking the anniversary of Nixon taking the U.S. off the gold standard, the host warns about the destructive effects of fiat currency and urges listeners to consider precious metals. Follow the show on Kick and watch live every weekday 9:00am EST – 12:00pm EST https://kick.com/davidknightshow Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHTFind out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.
01:02:26 – Nixon Ends the Gold Standard: A Controlled Demolition of the DollarMarking the anniversary of August 15, 1971, the host recounts how Nixon severed the dollar's tie to gold, ending the Bretton Woods system. He details the lead-up, including the removal of silver from U.S. coinage, France's gold repatriation under De Gaulle, and the resulting shift from a stable bi-metallic economy to a fiat system fueling inflation, de-industrialization, and wealth transfer. 01:17:13 – De-Industrialization, Debt Expansion, and the Rise of Crony CapitalismExplains how taking the dollar off gold dovetailed with free trade policies and the 1973 formation of the Trilateral Commission. America's manufacturing base was hollowed out, trade surpluses ended, and debt skyrocketed from $371 billion in 1971 to $37 trillion today. The conversation ties this to corporate consolidation, zombie companies kept alive by central bank policy, and a rigged system benefiting elites. 01:22:33 – The Petrodollar's Decline and Global De-DollarizationReviews the 1970s Kissinger-brokered petrodollar agreement with Saudi Arabia, its quiet disappearance last year, and the shift toward multi-currency oil sales. Discusses BRICS expansion, the ruble's rebound after being gold-linked in 2022, and the dollar's shrinking share of global trade from 53% to the low 40s. Notes that central banks are hoarding gold over their own currencies. 01:44:06 – National Security State Origins and the Truman LegacyReads and comments on a Lou Rockwell article tracing the 1947 creation of the CIA, NSA, and the modern national security state. Argues that Truman's policies institutionalized interventionism, subverted the republic's founding principles, and laid the groundwork for perpetual war and surveillance. Links these shifts to Israel's 1948 recognition, Cold War militarization, and the influx of Nazi scientists under Operation Paperclip. 01:52:06 – The 80-Year Cycle, Operation Paperclip, and Cultural TransformationReflects on how the summer of 1947 reshaped U.S. governance through security agencies, covert power structures, and foreign entanglements. Notes the cultural influence of imported Nazi scientists, with Wernher von Braun as a public face, and draws connections to Cold War propaganda and the militarization of space. 02:00:58 – JFK's Secret Societies SpeechReading and analysis of JFK's 1961 warning about “secret societies” and “monolithic conspiracies,” framing it as timeless advice against government secrecy and press complicity. 02:07:44 – Operation Paperclip & Nazi InfluenceReview of how former Nazi scientists were integrated into U.S. programs after WWII, influencing aerospace, weapons development, and Cold War strategy, with Wernher von Braun as a central figure. 02:15:39 – CIA & MKUltra OriginsExposes early CIA abuses, including the MKUltra mind-control program, as part of a broader national security state agenda to manipulate populations and undermine dissent. 02:47:09 – Trump, Tariffs, and Trade RisksCritiques Trump's tariff strategy as potentially damaging to consumers and allies, warning it could backfire by pushing more nations toward BRICS-style trade blocs. 03:07:17 – NASA Moon Base Plans & Apollo SkepticismNASA's push for a 100-kilowatt lunar reactor sparks analysis of the Artemis program, U.S.–China competition, and a deeper dive into why America hasn't returned to the moon in decades, despite having done so multiple times in the past. 03:33:56 – Space Race & Global Power ShiftReflection on how space exploration intersects with geopolitical changeovers, comparing today's “fourth turning” to post-WWII institution building, and speculating on the existence of a secret space program. 03:45:54 – Red Heifer Prophecy & Third TempleMr. Anderson connects current events in Israel to biblical prophecy, questioning modern evangelical support for temple reconstruction and warning about theological and political implications. 03:50:56 – Decline of Religious ActivismCritique of modern Christian leadership for failing to visibly oppose cultural trends such as the transgender movement, contrasting this with past Catholic and evangelical activism. 03:58:52 – Gold Standard Anniversary & Fiat Currency WarningMarking the anniversary of Nixon taking the U.S. off the gold standard, the host warns about the destructive effects of fiat currency and urges listeners to consider precious metals. Follow the show on Kick and watch live every weekday 9:00am EST – 12:00pm EST https://kick.com/davidknightshow Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHTFind out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.
O cronista do Expresso fala dos fogos que têm assolado o país e remata: “Não sei o que é que o PSD e Luís Montenegro vão festejar no Pontal”, na festa desta quinta-feira que marca o final das férias políticas. Trump é omnipresente no episódio desta semana. Aliás, o cronista vê o Presidente dos EUA a aproximar-se do “seu grande sonho de ser Prémio Nobel da Paz: “Seria uma coisa extraordinária que um homem que intimida o mundo inteiro, através de ameaças ou através de tarifas, fosse considerado o maior pacifista do mundo, mas eu já vi prémios Nobel serem atribuídos por razões políticas. Basta pensar que Kissinger [ex-Secretário de Estado dos EUA] foi Nobel da Paz, e portanto tudo é possível”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, Sean and James explore President Nixon’s escalating struggle to achieve “peace with honor” through further Vietnamization, secret diplomacy, and expanded military operations. Key topics include the exposure of the My Lai Massacre, the improving yet strained condition of South Vietnam’s military, Henry Kissinger’s failed secret talks, and the controversial U.S. and ARVN invasion of Cambodia—an operation that dealt temporary blows to Communist forces but triggered massive protests at home, including the deadly Kent State shootings. The invasion marked a turning point, widening the war and intensifying domestic division, while yielding limited long-term strategic gains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"Slow down and enjoy life. It's not only the scenery you miss by going too fast - you also miss the sense of where you are going and why." Eddie Cantor This week, I'm answering a question about why it's important to slow down and allow your brain to do what it does best and why you do not want to be competing with computers. You can subscribe to this podcast on: Podbean | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | TUNEIN Links: Email Me | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Linkedin The Time-Based Productivity Course Get Your Copy Of Your Time, Your Way: Time Well Managed, Life Well Lived The Time Sector System 5th Year Anniversary The Working With… Weekly Newsletter Carl Pullein Learning Centre Carl's YouTube Channel Carl Pullein Coaching Programmes Subscribe to my Substack The Working With… Podcast Previous episodes page Script | 380 Hello, and welcome to episode 380 of the Your Time, Your Way Podcast. A podcast to answer all your questions about productivity, time management, self-development, and goal planning. My name is Carl Pullein, and I am your host of this show. It's very easy to get caught up in the hype about AI and what it promises to do or can do for you. And it is an exciting time. AI promises a lot, and our devices are becoming faster. Does this mean it's all good news? Well, maybe not. You see, while all this technology is becoming faster, our brains are not. Evolution takes time. We can still only process information at the same speed people did hundreds of years ago. And it's causing us to take shortcuts. Shortcuts that may not necessarily be in our best interests. Thirty years ago, people would buy a newspaper in the morning and that single newspaper would furnish us with analysis and news throughout the day. I remember buying my newspaper from the newsagent outside the office I worked at in the morning. I would read that newspaper during my coffee breaks and lunch. I'd begin with the front page, then the sport on the back page and usually in the afternoon, I'd read the opinion pieces. It was a daily ritual, and felt natural. I'd pay my fifty pence (around 75 cents) each morning and by the end of the day, I would feel I had got my money's worth. I remember reading full articles, getting to know both sides of the argument and the nuances within each story. Today, people are in such a rush, they rarely read a full article, and only get a snapshot of what's really going on. There are apps that will summarise documents, articles and important reports for you. But is this really good for you? This is why over the last two years, I've been intentionally slowing down. It began with bringing pens and paper back into my system, then going on to wearing an analogue watch instead of an Apple Watch. It's moved on to buying real books, and this year, reacquainting myself with the joys of ironing, cooking and polishing shoes. And that brings me on to this week's question. So, that means it's time for me now to hand you over to the Mystery Podcast Voice for this week's question. This week's question comes from Michael. Michael asks, Hi Carl, you've talked a lot about your pen and paper experiment and I was wondering why you are going against technology, when clearly that is the future. Hi Michael, thank you for your question. I should begin by saying I am not against technology. I love technology. I still use Todoist and Evernote, and I use Anthropic's Claude most days. Technology is still a big part of my life. However, I began my “analogue experiment”—if you can call it that—because I began to realise that trying to keep up with all the advances in technology meant I was missing out on life. I had stopped thinking for myself and was looking for confirmation of the opinions I had formed about a subject. And technology does that extremely well. I remember during the last US Presidential election I was curious about what the arguments were about. I watched a few videos on YouTube from Fox News and MSNBC trying to maintain some kind of balance. That didn't turn out so well. I must have accidentally watched a video or two more from Fox News and suddenly my YouTube feed was full of Greg Gutfeld and Meghan Kelly. So much for trying to hear both sides of the argument. It took over a month to get those videos out of my YouTube feed. From a time management and productivity perspective I've always felt it's important that you decide what is important and what is not. For most of you, you will have gained a few years experience in the work that you do. That experience is valuable. It gives you an advantage. You have learned what works and what does not work. Not in a theoretical way, but in a practical way. Sales courses can teach the theory, but to become a great salesperson requires real, hands on experience. Talking with real people, dealing with objections and allowing your personality and charm to come through. You can't learn that from an online course or four hours chatting with an AI bot. Henry Kissinger was a divisive figure. Some loved him, others hated him. Yet successive presidents both Republican and Democrat sort his advice long after he had left government. Why? Because of his vast personal experience dealing with dictators and uncompromising world leaders. Now I understand why technology does this. Companies such as Google and the media organisations want my attention. Their algorithms are trained to do just that. And as a human being it's very difficult to resist. But the biggest problem with this is everything is becoming faster and faster. So fast, that your brain cannot keep up. Now there are things we should move fast on. An upset customer, a natural disaster in your town or city, A suddenly sick loved one or a burst pipe in your bathroom. Equally, though, there are a lot of things we shouldn't be moving fast on. Deciding what must be done today, for example, sitting down and talking with your kids, or partner. Talking with your parents, siblings, friends or taking your dog out for a walk. One work related example would be managing your email. There are two parts to this. Clearing your inbox requires speed. You're filtering out the unimportant from the important. And with experience, you soon become very fast at this. Then there's the replying to the important emails. That requires you to slow down and think. Now I know there are AI email apps that promise to do the filtering for you. Yet do you really trust that it got it right? That lack of trust results in you going through the AI filtered emails, “just in case”. Which in turn slows down the processing. You would have been faster had you done it yourself. But this goes beyond where AI and technology can help us. It goes to something deeper and more human. One of the most mentally draining things you can do is sit at a screen all day. You can respond to messages, write reports, design presentations, edit videos, and read the news all from a single screen. This means that, in theory, except for needing to go to the bathroom, you could spend all day and night without getting up from the chair. That's not how you work. Your brain cannot stay focused for much more than 90 minutes without the need for a break. Yet, if a break means you stare at another window, perhaps stop writing the report and instead read a news article, your brain is not getting a rest. Instead, one of the best things you could do, particularly now, with the new flexible ways of working, is to get up and do something manually. Perhaps take the laundry and do a load of washing. Then return to your computer, work for another hour and then hang the washing up. Two things happen here. First, your brain gets a rest from deep thinking and does something simple. And secondly, you move. Another thing your brain requires to work at its best. Repetitive tasks are therapy for your brain. This is why some say that jogging or hiking is therapeutic. The act of putting one foot in front of another is repetitive and your brain can operate on automatic pilot. Yet, there's something else here. The other day I had a pile of ironing to do. It wasn't overwhelming, but there was around forty-minutes of work there to do. At the same time, I was working on an article I was writing. That writing began strongly, but after an hour or so, my writing had slowed considerably. I was struggling. It was at that moment I looked up and saw the pile of ironing. So, I got up, pulled out the ironing board and iron and spend forty minutes or so clearing the pile. WOW! What a difference. After hanging up the clothes, I sat back down at my desk and the energy to write returned and I was able to get the article finished in no time at all. Now what would have happened had I stayed tied to my desk? Probably not very much at all. I would have continued to struggle, perhaps written a bit, but likely would have had to rewrite what I had written. Instead, I gave my brain a break. I did something manual that was repetitive, ironing. I know it's not exciting, but that's the point. It recharged my brain and I was able to return to my writing refreshed and didn't need to rewrite anything later. Other activities you can do is to make your own lunch. Going into the kitchen to make a sandwich does not require a lot of brain power. It gets you up from your desk, gives your brain a break from the screen and you're making something. It was a sense that everything I was doing was done at a screen that was the catalyst for me to return to doing some things manually. I remember when I decided to start using a pen and notebook for planning out my week. I was shocked how much better I thought. When I was planning my week digitally, I couldn't wait to get it over. Just to make it feel more worthwhile, I would clean up a folder or clear my desktop of screenshots and PDFs I no longer needed. I noticed I was doing anything but actually plan the week. When I closed my computer, pulled out a notebook and one of my favourite fountain pens, I actually planned and thought about what I wanted to accomplish that week. My Saturday morning planning sessions have become one of my favourite times of the week. I can stop, slow down and just think slowly and deeply about what I want to accomplish. And all these little things that have slowed me down have resulted in me getting far more done each week. Without consciously choosing to do so, my social media time has dropped significantly. I don't watch as many YouTube videos as I used to do, and I feel more fulfilled and accomplished at the end of the day. A couple of months ago, while my wife was studying for her end of term exams, I would finish in my office, go through into the living room where she was studying, pick up a real book and read. It was a lovely feeling. My wife, Louis and myself all on the sofa engaged in something meaningful. We were still able to ask each other questions, but for the most part it felt calm, quiet and natural. Last weekend, during my TV time, I began watching the autobiographical series on the Life and Times of Lord Louis Mountbatten. Mountbatten was born in 1900 and died in 1979. He lived through two World Wars, was a part of both, was a member of the Royal Family, being the cousin of King George 6th, and was involved in many post war events. As he was describing his work, I noticed there was no “9 til 5” hours or any of the structures we impose on ourselves today. For most of Mountbatten's life there was no television. Instead, people wrote letters or read books in their quiet times. Most weekends were spent socialising with family and friends and there was a lot of walking in the countryside. Yes, Mountbatten lived a privileged life, he was royalty after all, but even if you study the working classes of the time, they went to work—often hard manual labour, and come home where they would either spend the evening talking and playing games with their families or call into the local pub and enjoy time with their friends and neighbours. They were different times, of course, but the noticeable thing was the everything that needed to be done got done. Was was most striking about these times was the sense of fulfilment people spoke and wrote about. They were doing hard manual work, yet had a sense of accomplishment each day. Today, that sense of fulfilment and accomplish can be lost and instead because of the endless lists of to-dos, messages to respond to we feel overwhelmed and swamped. The most noticeable benefit I've found by returning to a few analogue tools is I no longer feel overwhelmed. I find I am more intentional about what I do and at the end of the day, I feel a sense of accomplishment. So there you go, Michael. That's why I've brought back some analogue tools into my life. They slowed me down, enabled me to think better and ironically, I am getting a lot more done that I did when I was completely paperless and digital. I hope that has helped. Thank you for your question. And thank you to you too for listening. Now I must go and hang up the laundry. It just remains for me now to wish you all a very very productive week.
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.comScott is a war correspondent and author. His non-fiction books include Lawrence in Arabia, Fractured Lands, and The Quiet Americans, and his novels include Triage and Moonlight Hotel. He's also a contributing writer for the New York Times Magazine. His new book is King of Kings: The Iranian Revolution: A Story of Hubris, Delusion and Catastrophic Miscalculation.For two clips of our convo — on Jimmy Carter's debacle with the Shah, and the hero of the Iran hostage crisis — head to our YouTube page.Other topics: growing up in East Asia and traveling the world; his father the foreign service officer; their time in Iran not long before the revolution; Iran a “chew toy” between the British and Russian empires; the Shah's father's affinity for Nazi Germany; Mosaddegh's move to nationalize the oil; the 1953 coup; the police state under the Shah; having the world's 5th biggest military; the OPEC embargo; the rise of Khomeini and his exile; the missionary George Braswell and the mullahs; Carter's ambitious foreign policy; the US grossly overestimating the Shah; selling him arms; Kissinger; the cluelessness of the CIA; the prescience of Michael Metrinko; the Tabriz riots; students storming the US embassy; state murder under Khomeini dwarfing the Shah's; the bombing of Iran's nuke facilities; and Netanyahu playing into Hamas' hands.Browse the Dishcast archive for an episode you might enjoy. Coming up: a fun chat with Johann Hari, Jill Lepore on the history of the Constitution, Karen Hao on artificial intelligence, and Katie Herzog on drinking your way sober. Please send any guest recs, dissents, and other comments to dish@andrewsullivan.com.
Zbigniew Brzeziński was one of the most influential statesmen of the cold war. But many of the geopolitical problems he wrestled with in Russia, China and the Middle East, have returned with a vengeance. Among his many prescient ideas, ‘Zbig' as he was known, predicted that American hubris might lead to an ‘alliance of the aggrieved' between Russia, China, Iran and North Korea. Gideon discusses his life and legacy with FT colleague Ed Luce, who has written an acclaimed biography of the Polish-born strategist. Clip: Voice of AmericaFree links to read more on this topic:A new cold war with China won't help the USThe World of the Cold War — timely reading in an age of US, Russia and China tensionsThe last grand strategists: what Brzezinski and Kissinger could teach TrumpKing of Kings — the 1979 revolution that changed Iran and the worldSubscribe to The Rachman Review wherever you get your podcasts - please listen, rate and subscribe.Presented by Gideon Rachman. Produced by Fiona Symon. Sound design is by Jean-Marc Eck and the executive producer is Manuela Saragosa.Follow Gideon on Bluesky or X @gideonrachman.bsky.social, @gideonrachmanRead a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In a nod to one of the worst people of the 20th century, the government has been covertly poisoning the general public for decades through the water supply with fluoride, atrazine, and glyphosate. The water that isn't being poisoned is stolen by multinational food conglomerates like Nestlé. Kissinger would also appreciate the role of Public-Private Partnerships in the ownership of the water supply, as cities vote to outsource the task of managing public water utilities. Milei is continuing the policy of privatizing the water supply of Argentina to a state-owned water conglomerate in Israel. NGOs like the United Nations are also making decisions on access to water based on dubious climate science and doomer scenarios. The Octopus of Global Control Audiobook: https://amzn.to/3xu0rMm Hypocrazy Audiobook: https://amzn.to/4aogwms Website: www.Macroaggressions.io Activist Post: www.activistpost.com Sponsors: Chemical Free Body: https://www.chemicalfreebody.com Promo Code: MACRO C60 Purple Power: https://c60purplepower.com/ Promo Code: MACRO Wise Wolf Gold & Silver: www.Macroaggressions.gold LegalShield: www.DontGetPushedAround.com EMP Shield: www.EMPShield.com Promo Code: MACRO ECI Development: https://info.ecidevelopment.com/-get-to-know-us/macro-aggressions Christian Yordanov's Health Program: www.livelongerformula.com/macro Privacy Academy: https://privacyacademy.com/step/privacy-action-plan-checkout-2/?ref=5620 Brain Supreme: www.BrainSupreme.co Promo Code: MACRO Above Phone: abovephone.com/macro Promo Code: MACRO Van Man: https://vanman.shop/?ref=MACRO Promo Code: MACRO My Patriot Supply: www.PrepareWithMacroaggressions.com Activist Post: www.ActivistPost.com Natural Blaze: www.NaturalBlaze.com Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/macroaggressionspodcast
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The death of Henry Kissinger at 100 years old was celebrated by those who understood his role in some of the most destructive decisions in American and world history. From the endless wars to the Petrodollar paradigm to his push for a world government, the man was always involved when the wars kicked off, usually because he was the one authorizing the actions. From Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos, to East Timor, Bangladesh, Argentina, and Chile, Kissinger ordered the bombings of civilians through “terror bombing” campaigns that dropped twice as many bombs on Southeast Asia than all of World War 2 combined. His use of Agent Orange, napalm, cluster bombs, and land mines puts him in a category of evil that few can comprehend. The merchant of death has finally gone to Hell, and the world will be a better place because of it. The Octopus of Global Control Audiobook: https://amzn.to/3xu0rMm Hypocrazy Audiobook: https://amzn.to/4aogwms Website: www.Macroaggressions.io Activist Post: www.activistpost.com Sponsors: Chemical Free Body: https://www.chemicalfreebody.com Promo Code: MACRO C60 Purple Power: https://c60purplepower.com/ Promo Code: MACRO Wise Wolf Gold & Silver: www.Macroaggressions.gold LegalShield: www.DontGetPushedAround.com EMP Shield: www.EMPShield.com Promo Code: MACRO ECI Development: https://info.ecidevelopment.com/-get-to-know-us/macro-aggressions Christian Yordanov's Health Program: www.livelongerformula.com/macro Privacy Academy: https://privacyacademy.com/step/privacy-action-plan-checkout-2/?ref=5620 Brain Supreme: www.BrainSupreme.co Promo Code: MACRO Above Phone: abovephone.com/macro Promo Code: MACRO Van Man: https://vanman.shop/?ref=MACRO Promo Code: MACRO My Patriot Supply: www.PrepareWithMacroaggressions.com Activist Post: www.ActivistPost.com Natural Blaze: www.NaturalBlaze.com Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/macroaggressionspodcast
In Episode 110 of Breaking History, Matt Ehret and Ghost uncover the real motives behind Nixon's infamous 1971 decision to close the gold window. Far from a spontaneous response to economic instability, the hosts argue it was part of a calculated geopolitical shift orchestrated by Henry Kissinger and aligned elites. They trace how Nixon's trip to China and the cozying up to Mao were tied to broader plans to unmoor the U.S. dollar from gold and empower a fiat system that would eventually serve globalist interests. From the betrayal of de Gaulle and Canada's role in testing debt-based finance, to the manipulation of U.S.-China relations and the sidelining of national sovereignty, Matt and Ghost connect the dots to expose the deep, coordinated architecture behind our current monetary crisis. Packed with historical insight and sharp geopolitical context, this episode challenges the official narrative and reframes 1971 as a turning point in the war on economic independence.
The one-sided trade agreement that Donald Trump imposed on the EU illustrates how the US empire exploits its "allies" in Europe as vassals to benefit the American oil/gas industry, Big Tech corporations, and the military-industrial complex. This did not start with Trump, but he has accelerated the vassalization of the European Union. Political economist Ben Norton explains. VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpf6ZeABP1I Topics 0:00 Intro 1:04 US empire doesn't have allies, only vassals 2:14 US-EU trade deal & tariffs 5:19 China defended itself in trade war 6:19 Ursula von der Leyen on US energy 7:28 (CLIP) Trump on US-EU trade deal 7:54 USA benefits 8:15 (CLIP) Trump: "the biggest of all the deals" 8:28 Europe gets nothing 9:11 (CLIP) US makes no concessions to EU 9:57 (CLIP) Trump on US fossil fuel exports 10:20 US gets everything, EU gets nothing 11:02 Vassalization of Europe 12:27 BRICS expansion 13:22 NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte 14:03 (CLIP) NATO chief calls Trump "daddy" 14:17 Trump addresses "daddy" comment 14:42 (CLIP) Trump: I'm NATO's "daddy" 15:03 Trump leaks humiliating text messages 16:26 Failure of EU "strategic autonomy" 17:18 NATO demands military spending at 5% of GDP 18:42 US military-industrial complex benefits 20:14 Paying imperial tribute 20:48 Replacing welfare state with warfare state 21:44 EU spending on education 22:08 EU spending on healthcare 22:33 Trump & MAGA take off the mask 23:26 VP JD Vance attacks Europe 23:40 Kissinger: "to be America's friend is fatal" 24:20 Trump boasts of ending Nord Stream 25:39 (CLIP) Trump: "I ended Nord Stream 2" 25:59 US targets European infrastructure 26:26 (CLIP) Trump: US wants to sell oil/gas 26:53 US attacks European "allies" 27:27 Sabotage of Nord Stream pipelines 28:05 Who blew up Nord Stream? 29:20 West opposed UN investigation 30:06 Polish official said US blew up Nord Stream 30:47 Historical amnesia 31:17 Why Germany wanted Nord Stream 32:34 (CLIP) Trump: Europe must buy US oil/gas 32:48 Trump pressured Angela Merkel on Russia 33:15 (CLIP) Trump: Europe must cut Russia ties 34:12 Trump sanctioned Nord Stream 34:55 USA seeks to divide Europe & Russia 35:39 Biden threatened Nord Stream 36:02 (CLIP) Biden: We will end Nord Stream 36:36 Bipartisan vassalage 37:30 US energy exports to Europe 38:08 EU imports of oil 39:25 EU imports of natural gas 39:56 EU imports of LNG 40:45 Climate change catastrophe 41:20 Germany re-opens coal plants 42:00 Germany's pro-war "Greens" 43:19 US imperial strategy: divide Europe 44:56 Imperialist Mackinder's heartland theory 45:28 US fears of Europe-Russia alliance 46:23 NATO's goal: keep US on top 47:24 Deindustrialization of Europe 47:59 EU attacks top trading partner China 48:40 Why are EU leaders Atlanticists? 49:01 EU leaders are literally crying 49:26 EU elites invest in US financial assets 51:57 US Big Tech corporations 52:35 Comprador bourgeoisie 53:48 Western oligarchies 55:00 US empire fears Eurasian integration 56:15 Trump tries to divide Russia & China 56:33 Europe is at a geopolitical crossroads 58:36 Outro